Spanish Spirals

Dive into the vibrant flavors of Spain with this irresistible Spanish Spirals recipe! Perfectly cooked fusilli pasta is enveloped in a smoky, spicy tomato sauce featuring crispy chorizo, tender onions, and a fragrant blend of garlic and smoked paprika. Black olives and baby spinach add touches of richness and freshness, while a garnish of freshly chopped parsley provides the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy and flavorful pasta dish is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or a crowd-pleasing meal that’s full of Mediterranean flair. Bursting with bold, hearty ingredients and simple cooking techniques, this recipe is a true fusion of taste and convenience.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams fusilli pasta
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 150 grams chorizo sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes
• 100 grams black olives
• 100 grams baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest. Set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Slice the chorizo sausage into thin round pieces. Add them to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they release their oils and are slightly crispy.

Step 4

Dice the yellow onion and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the skillet with the chorizo. Sauté for 3-4 minutes or until the onion is translucent and fragrant.

Step 5

Sprinkle the smoked paprika over the chorizo and onion mixture and stir well to coat.

Step 6

Add the canned crushed tomatoes to the skillet, and stir to combine all the ingredients. Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Roughly chop the black olives and stir them into the sauce. Add the baby spinach, stirring until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Season the sauce with salt and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 9

Add the cooked fusilli to the skillet, tossing it in the sauce to coat evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, add a bit of the reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, to loosen it.

Step 10

Garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley before serving. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1315.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2715.0

Total Fat 110.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 133.4mg	0%
Sodium 6388.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 337.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.6g	0%
Total Sugars 29.8g
Protein 96.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 440.2mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 2293.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 49.4%